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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.19, 867.02 and 362.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.19, 867.02 and 362.79 is: 500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.19 : 867.02 = 362.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.19/867.02 = 362.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.19x = 867.02 × 362.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.19x = 314,540.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,540.04/628.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.71

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